As UK house prices continue to rise, more and more Brits are starting to move abroad. Now, a travel expert has shared the cheapest place in Greece to do so. As of June 2024, the average house price in the UK is £288,000, with an annual price increase of 2.7 percent, based on the UK House Price Index. In England alone, this average soars to £306,000. Just under 25 years ago, the average house price in England in August 2000 was £83,504, according to Data.gov.uk. It is no wonder, therefore, why so many Brits have waved goodbye to the British Isles and headed for mainland Europe. In fact, by December 2023, an estimated 532,000 people had emigrated from the UK, including 98,000 British citizens. This was an increase of 39,000 from the previous year, according to Statista.

One of the favourite destinations for Brits is Greece, and it is not difficult to see why. Greece is much cheaper than the UK, especially for property and living expenses. Even in Athens where prices are higher, living costs are 33 percent lower than living in London, according to Compare My Move. Mercedes Zach, travel agent at ASAP Tickets, said an option for those considering moving “to a more remote and quiet part of Greece” is Ithaca, one of the smallest Greek islands in the Ionian Sea which is also considered one of the most beautiful ones with an exotic laid-back vibe.

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